860900Sub-heading (6-digit)Section XVII

HSN Code 860900 – Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And…

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HSN Code

860900

Chapter

86

Digits

6-digit

Section

XVII

What is HSN Code 860900?

HSN code 860900 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 86 — Railway Or Tramway Locomotives, Rolling-Stock And Parts Thereof,…, which is part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels. Every GST-registered business supplying containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and… must quote HSN 860900 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 860900

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter86railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof, railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof, mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kind
Heading8609containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
Sub-heading860900containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport

GST rate for HSN 860900

Goods under HSN 860900 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 860900 — FAQs

What is HSN code 860900?

HSN code 860900 classifies "Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 86 (Railway Or Tramway Locomotives, Rolling-Stock And Parts Thereof,…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 860900?

860900 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 860900?

Goods under HSN 860900 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And….

Which chapter does HSN code 860900 belong to?

HSN 860900 belongs to Chapter 86 — Railway Or Tramway Locomotives, Rolling-Stock And Parts Thereof,…, part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels.

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